biddable

American  

[bid-uh-buhl] / ˈbɪd ə bəl /

adjective

1. Cards. adequate to bid bide upon.

   a biddable suit.

2. willing to do what is asked; obedient; tractable; docile.

   a biddable child.

3. that may be acquired by bidding: bid.

   biddable merchandise.

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biddable British  

/ ˈbɪdəbəl /

adjective

1. having sufficient value to be bid on, as a hand or suit at bridge

2. docile; obedient

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Other Word Forms

• biddability noun
• biddableness noun
• biddably adverb
• unbiddable adjective

Etymology

Origin of biddable

First recorded in 1820–30; bid ¹ + -able

Example Sentences

Chava is a newly born golem—a mythological, biddable creature originating in Jewish folklore—without a master.

From The Wall Street Journal

Just don't expect their meanings to settle too biddably into your lap.

From BBC

Herding breeds tended to be more biddable — or easily trained — and played with toys more than other breeds.

From Washington Post

Border collies, for instance, tend to be more biddable than the average dog.

From Los Angeles Times

But there are plenty of examples and evidence of protocol meant to control the work environment and keep workers biddable.

From Salon